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A new singing group for 6-10 year old children (and their grown ups) to sing simple songs connecting us to ourselves, th...
15/09/2026

A new singing group for 6-10 year old children (and their grown ups) to sing simple songs connecting us to ourselves, the group and the world around us.

An hour of seasonal song and fun!

What to expect:

We will start with a seasonal tea together and sometimes some parents may bake a little snack to share (no obligation!). We will then start by warming up our bodies and voices using games and movement. After that we will focus on a few songs that are either seasonal or related to what the group needs that day. You can expect songs that speak of nature and our natural world.

No previous experience necessary.

This group is about connection, community, hope and helping children (and adults) find their voices, in group singing.

01/09/2026

In take one I just cried so had to do it again.

Feeling the grief of losing the great ones even if I didn’t know them in person...but trusting they make way for more greatness and more light.

Rest in peace Wendell Berry.

My sister used to take pictures of me crying when I was little...It was usually when Mum was washing my security blanket...
11/06/2026

My sister used to take pictures of me crying when I was little...

It was usually when Mum was washing my security blanket which felt too hard to handle.

I have since forgiven my mum and sister 😅

I've always gone blotchy when I cry. I'd probably say I'm a bit of an ugly crier. I envy the people that don't go blotchy when they cry!!

But this photo by Catarina Neves Photography shows something different. I don't feel ugly here.

I don't particularly like having my photo taken, I feel stiff and uncomfortable but Catarina just said to do the things I love and she would capture it - and so I read a poem.

This poem 'Beacuse' by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer has been a guiding light for me over the past year or so and reading it aloud, (almost) alone in the woods, I couldn't hold back the tears. At first I felt embarrassed but then accepted that this is just me, I feel deeply and can't hide it.

The poem ends with these lines "To love as if it matters, as if the world depends on it" and at this time when to be honest I don't want to be on social media, I want to hide in a hedge. These words ring true. The world does depend on it - maybe if we all try and love a little bit harder, then the world may be a different place.

Thanks for capturing this Catarina Neves Photography 💚

🎵✨️Introducing Claire ✨️🎶Claire joined us in March this year and she is very much just part of the crew now - she slotte...
14/05/2026

🎵✨️Introducing Claire ✨️🎶

Claire joined us in March this year and she is very much just part of the crew now - she slotted in super quickly with her positive and clear attitude!

How lucky that Facebook popped my post in front of her...

I love how Claire has just totally got stuck in - I love watching her really sink in to the songs, often one to close her eyes which reminds me I can do that too (once the song is up obviously!)!

I am also amazed by how much talent is in the room on Mondays and this is one of the reasons why I encourage networkSING (phrased coined by ) and one of the things we are working on as a choir/group of people to see how we can do networkSING even more!.

Claire is so right, there is such a sense of belonging in the room on Mondays. It really does light up my week!

Come join us!

12/05/2026

A speech I wrote trying to put into words why we sing...

Thanks once again to all those who have sung with me over the past few years.

As someone who didn't make it into primary school choir - don't let anyone ever tell you you aren't good enough to do something, I now lead choirs as my job, so take that Mr Castle!! 😉

06/05/2026

✨To be a woman by Donna Ashworth 🫶

Mondays are always a great day for me as it is Evening Chorus but this Monday was a little different! It was off the charts! 🚀

I just managed to hold it all together - you can hear my voice slightly strain as I said the words "sisters, mothers, wives" knowing that my sister and husband were in the audience was very emotional!

And when the words come back in to this wonderful song...so beautiful!

These 10 minutes on stage were probably some of the proudest of my life. And here I handed over the choir to my wonderful friend Lotte to lead while I read this poem.

The book I am reading from is in the middle of our circle every Monday so it was extra special for us to be able to sing for the poet and for the songwriter at the same time!

Thank you for your kindness, your openness and your trust.

I realised I really like being on stage...so maybe a performance choir is on the cards in the near future??

I'll be sharing more snippets of this amazing afternoon. What a joy! Joy chose us this bank holiday :)

Thanks for hosting such a great festival and for making this event happen!

Well done Natural Harmony - The Evening Chorus - I'm bursting with pride 💚❤️💛

02/05/2026

Happy Beltane from my tender heart to yours 💚

Welcoming in the summer, the change in season..

🌟An absolute honour 💕A dreamTo share the stage with the woman who brings us hope and joy and realness through her poetry...
22/04/2026

🌟An absolute honour

💕A dream

To share the stage with the woman who brings us hope and joy and realness through her poetry!

We CANNOT wait to sing for you all and show you the type of songs we sing to resource us and our communities every Monday.

Bring on 4th May!!

🎵✨️Introducing Abi ✨️🎶I've been singing with Abi since September 2025 when she first bounced into evening chorus. We ori...
14/04/2026

🎵✨️Introducing Abi ✨️🎶

I've been singing with Abi since September 2025 when she first bounced into evening chorus.

We originally connceted via instagram and then when she came to the Evening Chorus, it was one of the first times I saw how I hadn't been speaking into the social media void! People are watching and listening 😳

I love how Abi comes in with a big grin - she pays attention to the songs - knowing what part she wants to sing and also feeling confident to move around if she fancies trying out a different part which gives other permission to do the same!

She even brought her sister, too! It's a family affair!!

The Evening Chorus is back on 20th April - come join us!

01/04/2026

This weekend I was in Stroud to celebrate

A man who has inspired so many. A kind and generous soul committed to keeping these songs alive amongst many other things!

In this video I am singing in the roundhouse in where I first met in - a place deeply ingrained in my heart.

I used to take my daughter as a teeny baby and as she grew she would want to bang JJ's drum and bounce up and down to the beat, music really does live in her. He always received her and the other children and attendees with such love.

Coming to this celebration, this living memorial, I realised just how much this man has quietly inspired me. I remember how he allowed me to share my very first community singing group in his whatsapp group.

A community leader, a community supporter, an elder.

I miss being able to go to his circles every month. I miss Stroud and I am so deeply grateful for the many gifts those valleys have given me.

Song credit: I'm not sure who this song is by? Maybe JJ himself?

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